News & Updates

Weekly Update: MARCH 27, 2026

 
COURT HEARINGS
Probation Compliance Lead, Aaron Broom, appeared at the March 27 receivership hearing, where he provided updates on staffing levels, staff training efforts, and the impact of staffing on youth programming and education.
The matter is continued to April 29, 2026.

PROBATION HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER DEANNA CARLISE REPORTED AT THE LA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING ON MARCH 24TH
Ms. Carlise, along with the LA County Department of Human Resources, LA County Executive Office, County Counsel reported on personnel to temporarily amen Civil Service Rules for the duration of the Probation Department emergency to assist the department in adequately managing its employees in sworn classifications to maintain a safe environment for youth during the staffing shortage; grant the Director of Personnel authority over disciplining sworn classifications; and add a definition to specify what positions are affected by the rule revisions.
The item was tabled until April 28th to allow the CEO to meet with the labor unions.
Click here to watch the meeting.

ONGOING COMMUNICATION
Parents and guardians can continue to email Los Padrinos Facility Family Liaisons at LPFamilyLiaison@probation.lacounty.gov. For general questions, you can also email LPTransition@probation.lacounty.gov Parents can also email the Ombudsman at PROB-Ombudsman@probation.lacounty.gov. Families are also encouraged to sign up for probation updates on our website or by scanning the provided QR code.

PROBATION MOBILE RESOURCE CENTER (MRC)
The LA County Probation Mobile Resource Center (MRC) will be in the community. The MRC offers information and resources for clients and Los Angeles County residents. Follow us on all social media platforms @LACProbation to find out the location where the MRC will be parked in LA County. For assistance, please call (866) 931-2222.

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Last Updated 03/27/2026